TRI-CITIES WORKCAMP SUNDAY July 30, :30 a.m.

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1 Please stand if you are able. TRI-CITIES WORKCAMP SUNDAY July 30, :30 a.m. Ou r Mission: Gro wing in Sp irit Living as D isciple s Se rving God s World Preparation for Worship Spirit of Wisdom, in whose presence is peace, inspire us in this moment, that we may turn our minds from cleverness to kindliness; inhabit our hearts that we may embrace mercy; and inflame our spiritis with the love of peace, so that, wise in mind and heart and spirit, we may sow the seeds of peace and reap a harvest of justice. Amen. Welcome and Announcements We Gather in God s Name Passing of the Peace Leader: The peace of the Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Prelude Praise to the Lord Diemer Ray Freeman, Organist

2 2 Call to Worship One: In your wisdom, God, you call us here to worship you. All: We gather, alive to the Word of God. One: You call us to be fully alive with your life abundant, ready to listen and respond, with heart, soul, strength, and mind. All: We listen, alive to the Word of God. One: You call us to be always watchful for your Word of wisdom, sometimes start-ling and unexpected, sometimes still and quiet, but always dwelling among us. All: We watch, and wait for the Word of God. Hymn #664 Morning Has Broken Prayer of Confession One: The proof of God s amazing care is this: while we were sinners, Christ died for us. Because we have faith in him, we dare to approach God with confidence. Let us confess our sins before God and one another. All: God of love, in the wrong we have done and in the good we have not done, we have sinned in ignorance; we have sinned in weakness; we have sinned through our own deliberate fault. We are truly sorry. We repent and turn to you. Forgive us and renew our lives through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. Assurance of Forgiveness Leader: People: The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting unto everlasting. As far as the East is from the West, so far has God removed our transgression from us. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are all forgiven. Thanks be to God. We Proclaim God s Word Anthem Steal Away (#358) Summer Choir Children s Message Savannah Gold Children ages 3 & 4 are invited to Play n Worship in Room 13. After their activity, they will go to the Nursery. Please pick children up directly after worship. Bridges to Worship will not meet again until September.

3 3 Hymn #693 Though I May Speak Scripture Lesson James 3:3-13, Pastor: People: The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Sermon A Simple Solution for Verbal Pollution Rev. Dr. Ben Trawick Sharing Our Tithes and Offerings We Respond to God s Word Offertory Spirituals for Piano Arr. Carter Ray Freeman, Organist Doxology #609 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow. Praise God, all creatures high and low. Alleluia, alleluia! Praise God, in Jesus fully known: Creator, Word, and Spirit one. Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Prayer of Dedication Tri-Cities Workcamp Sharing Meg Wilder Youth Participants Prayers of the People and the Lord s Prayer Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen. We Depart To Serve God Parting Hymn #306 Blest Be the Tie That Binds Benediction Postlude Ain-a That Good News Arr. Carter Ray Freeman, Organist

4 4 The flowers today were given by Joe and Greta Miller For Our Village Families in Honduras Brassavola - Honduran National Flower Your Greeters today were Ryan and Carol Purdy. Please pray for the Honduras Mission Team as they pack and prepare spiritually for their mission trip. They are leaving on Saturday, August 5th. Dear Grace Friends, Thank you so much for the prayers, calls, notes, flowers and food you graciously provided our family as we grieve the loss of my brother, Steve. Your love and friendship are a great comfort. We cannot thank you enough. In the faith and hope of Christ, Susan. ANNOUNCEMENTS and OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE New Library Accessions - Two new books have been donated to our library for check-out: I Am a Palestinian Christian and Faith in the Face of Empire, both by well-known author Mitri Raheb. These are part of a planned Middle-East Collection, which will receive its own section and be unveiled fully in the Fall. Summer Choir Ends - If you enjoyed being a part of Summer Choir, please come when we rally in the Fall. Musicians who can contribute to worship in August are encouraged to contact Scott Seifried, sseifried@yahoo.com. Crop Table - Bring the largess of your garden to sell at the Crop Table. Your donation will help feed those in need through local and denominational efforts. Summer School Supply Collection - There is still time to fill the donation box in the Tower Entrance. Lists of needed items are at the Information Station and on the collection box. Free Physicals deadline is today, July 30; Koinonia, August 13. Hymnbook Update - We are gratefully accepting donations and dedications for the remaining 89 hymnals. Thank you for supporting this music project.

5 EVENTS AT GRACE Sunday Morning Conversations - This was the last Sunday for stimulating conversations on the topics you selected. We ll break until September, when we ll kick off a series on Reforming the Church in the Past and Present. Stay tuned! A Grace Disguised - Begins Wednesday, August 2, 10:00 a.m. - Sometimes we need to journey through the depths of sorrow, whether due to illness, divorce, job loss, or the loss of someone we love. The circumstances are not important; what we do with those circumstances is. In coming to the end of ourselves, we can come to the beginning of a new life one marked by spiritual depth, joy, compassion, and a deeper appreciation of simple blessings. Join us this week in the Library, and for the remaining two classes on July 9 and July 16. Contact Yvette, aging@gracepresby.org. An End-of-Summer Tradition! Let s Go See Nats vs. Mets - Sunday, August 27. We have reserved seats in the shade, Section 305, accessible by elevator and escalator, with a great view of the field and concessions nearby. Tickets are $30. The bus will depart after worship. Sign up on the poster in the Narthex. For information, contact John Sowdon ( ) or Pastor Susan, susan@gracepresby.org. FINANCE UPDATE As of the end of June, our Offerings from members have fallen to $21,300 below budgeted projections. Last year at this time, Offerings were only $800 under budget. Fortunately, due to delays in some planned spending, we ended the month with a small ($9,600) excess. However, without improvement in our Offering income, we may have to curtail some planned spending for the remainder of the year. Member statements will be issued in August showing contributions as of July 30th. If you are behind in your planned giving or had intended to wait until later in the year to make your pledge payments, please consider our current situation. Thanks. SPECIAL FUNDS REPORT for 2ND QUARTER Receipts (contributions): L. D. Elwell Memorial Fund (3), memorials (3), an existing endowed pledge (3), Betty Vassel Fund (1), Capitol Improvement Endowment (2), Coleen Austin Church Maintenance Fund (1), Stephen Ministry (2), and Celebration Endowment (1). Disbursements: Davis Memorial Protected Fund and Wester Fund for 2nd Quarter budget support, Wester Fund for Personal Evangelism expenses, Love of Children Endowment for gift books, and Personal Evangelism for various expenses. Return on investment: The new Covenant Balanced Growth Fund (NCBGX), where all Special Funds are invested, saw returns of 2.37% for the quarter and 10.59% over the last 12 months. Dividends and interest generated by 45 endowed pledges and two endowments amounted to $2,856. Mark Matthewson. 5

6 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:16) Please pray for Grace Family Members and Friends. Jean Ackor, Donna and Kevin Baetsen, Judy Bernal (Virginia Beach), Cameron Buckley, Char Custer, Stan Dreyer, Harry Gault, Clara Gipson, James Lawson, Liz Lincoln, Bev Olver, Susan Stryker, and George Towery. Please pray for the Honduras Mission Team as they pack and prepare spiritually for their mission trip. They are leaving on Saturday, August 5th. Our Missionary: Pastor Selvin (Honduras) and our Honduran Scholarship Students The Mothers of: Veronica Crump, Mary Hawkins (Jean), Meg Rogers (Beth), Hiede Sowdon, Phillip Spiess (Dorothy), Amy Trawick (Gayle), Dave Treasure (Hilda), and Jane Wallentiny (Helen) The Fathers of: Raven Fox and Penny Newsome (Richard). The Husband of: Donna Lucas The Great-grandmother of: Dennis and Diego Bustillo The Son of: Anne Renninger (Daniel) The Daughters of: The Bouchards (Anna), Rich and Kathy Calahan (Lynn), Bob and Valerie Patrick (Molly Chacko), and Linda Patterson (Rebekah Gordon) The Brothers of: Ed Bryant (Paul), Steve Gretsuk (John), Reecie Ford (Trent), Nelson Thurman (Dennis), and Hilde Uffelman (Brian Marsh) The Sister of: Penny Newsome (Susan) The Aunts of: Roy Giese (Wilma Ditter), Penny Newsome (Lucile Roller) The Uncle of: Scott Rogers (Phill) The Nephews of: Maria Clayton (Jack) and Claire Manger (Edward & Scott) The Cousins of: John Grimes (Lori), Donna Lucas (Angela), Nancy Machado (Jan), and Valerie Patrick (Virginia) The Friends of: Nicole Balkind (Wren and parents Gwynne & Steve), Cindi Bryant (Anna), Reecie Ford (Kate), Raven Fox (Deanna), Kim Gretsuk (Nancy), John and Wendi Grimes (The Bochtler Family & Douglas), Rosalie Lawson (Emma & Stephanie), Donna Lucas, Penny Newsome (Lisa and Shawn), Scott and Meg Rogers (Jackie and Dave), Hiede Sowdon (Dylan), Chris Thurman, and Gene Williams (Shirley Bennington). 6

7 GRACE CALENDAR - Through AUGUST 6 Sunday, July 30 8:30 AM Praise Band Rehearsal Sanctuary 9:15 AM Conversations Family Room 9:45 AM Summer Choir Rehearsal Choir Loft 10:30 AM Worship Sanctuary 5:30 PM Outside Group Event Wester Hall Monday, July 31 8:00 PM Outside Group Meeting Family Room Tuesday, August 1 10:00 AM Outside Group Meeting Choir Room Wednesday, August 2 10:00 AM A Grace Disguised Meeting Library Thursday, August 3 5:30 PM Parenting Education Program WH, FR, Nursery Friday, August 4 Saturday, August 5 Honduras Mission Leaves Today Sunday, August 6 8:30 AM Praise Band Rehearsal Sanctuary 10:30 AM Worship Sanctuary 12:30 PM Private Event Wester Hall 7

8 WE ARE VERY GLAD YOU CHOSE TO WORSHIP WITH US TODAY! We encourage you to share requests for prayer. You may do so by completing prayer cards found in the pews and placing them in the offering plate. Trust your children to our nursery care. We provide childcare for infants through 3-yearolds in the Nursery Suite downstairs, Rooms 3 & 5. Please pick up children directly after worship. Worship Bags are available in the Narthex for preschoolers to thirdgraders. Please return bags to the Narthex after the service. Grace Insights, An Inquirer s Class If you would like to learn more about Presbyterians, Grace Church, and membership, speak to one of our pastors. Grace Weekday Preschool The Preschool is a Christian-based ministry and developmental program, now with Fall openings for 2s & 3s. For information or a tour, call Dir. Judy Phillips at STA F F BEN TRAWICK Pastor Office Days and Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9:30 am - 2:00 pm press #2, ext ben@gracepresby.org SUSAN WISSEMAN Associate Pastor Stated Supply Office Days and Hours: Tues.-Fri., 9:30 am - 3:00 pm press #3, ext susan@gracepresby.org YVETTE MOY Aging With Grace Director Office Days and Hours: Monday - 9:00 am-12:00 pm Tuesday-Thurs., 10:00-3:00 pm Friday, 9:00 am - 11:00 am press #4 aging@gracepresby.org VERONICA CRUMP Treasurer vlcrump@gmail.com SCOTT SEIFRIED Music Director sseifried@yahoo.com RAY FREEMAN Organist/Pianist/Accompanist JIM DUNSTAN Hand Bell Choir Director VIRGINIA BOUCHARD Office Manager Office Days and Hours: Mon.-Thurs.: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Fridays: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm press #1, ext Coleen Austin (Open) Cindi Bryant Ed Bryant David Retherford Maria Clayton Kim Hatfield John Machado S E S S I ON Care Ministries Nursery/Bridges to Worship Human Resources Nominating/Stewardship Missions Preschool Youth Ministry Communications Nancy Machado Children s Discipleship Joe Miller Pat Ferrell Michael Phillips John Sowdon Nelson Thurman Evangelism Worship Finance Fellowship Adult Discipleship Greta Miller, Clerk Ben Trawick, Moderator BOARD OF DIRECTORS Scott Anckner Craig Crooks Kent Ford, Chairman Rob Gold Scott Rogers Peter Smith gpcbod@gmail.com Contact information for Session and the Board of Directors is posted in the church office and on the GPC website: 8